Inpatient Physical Therapy | Life Care Center of the North Shore

After a long struggle, I am grateful to Life Care Center of the North Shore for helping me regain my previous quality of life. They work hard to get you home. They provide exceptional care.

- Eugene Anderson, former patient

Whether you need only physical therapy, or a combination of multiple therapies, our team of physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapists are here to meet your individual needs. The interdisciplinary team takes into account your condition and abilities to provide you with an outcome-oriented treatment plan. In conjunction with your physician, our team of nurses and therapists help you to set, and reach, your goals to attain your maximum potential.

Our team also performs home assessments to ensure your environment is safe and comfortable for your transition back home. Physical therapy helps restore movement and function while minimizing pain. Through therapeutic techniques, patients improve strength, muscle control, coordination, balance and locomotion skills.

Physical therapy may include:

Ambulation and balance training
Transfer training
Muscle strengthening
Closed Pulse Irrigation wound care
Pain management

Prosthetic training
Specialized orthopedic treatment
Lifting/body mechanics education
Family and caregiver training

Physical therapy can help treat conditions including:

Amputations
Chronic pain
Stroke
Balance issues

Non-healing wounds
Fractures
Parkinson’s Disease

About Life Care Center of the North Shore

We offer all of the comforts of home, as well as some added luxuries.

Accommodations

Private and semiprivate rooms
Complementary cable, telephone and Internet
Flat-screen televisions
Computer access

On-site hair salon
Landscaped courtyard
Full laundry services
Transportation arrangement

Nutrition

Our food service director works closely with our registered dietitian to promote optimal nutrition as a vital component to maintaining good health. A diverse menu designed to meet the individual needs of every patient is provided. Social dining is offered and encouraged. The main dining room is open for all meals, including a hot breakfast buffet on weekdays.

Activities

The activities department focuses on a wide range of activities to keep our guests active and connected to the community. These activities include:

Movies
Exercise classes
Musical programs

Religious services
Special events
Community outings